Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis EV and the Kia Sonet side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis EV is available at ₹2,055,000, while the Kia Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Sonet's 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel), producing 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) and 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) | — |
| Range | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres (all rows up) | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1750 kg (est.) | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
